- Planning the tour - from how to choose which cities to visit, to how to pack your trailer or van.
- Promoting the tour - from how to write a press release, to how to maximize your social media use.
- Gear and supplies - from how to set up your guitar and which effects work best live, to where to place the mic in front of your amp.
- Life on the road - from the best gas stations and how to deal with boredom to winter driving tips.
- Putting on a great show - from how to fine tune your tone to a room to how to get along with your bandmates for optimum teamwork.
- Merchandise and revenue - from how to get creative when it comes to choosing your merch, to crowdfunding techniques, to tips on making sure you get paid by the venue.
- Connecting with fans - from using social media marketing creatively to general tips on in-person interactions with fans at the show.
About the Expert
Brandon Humphreys has been playing guitar and singing in semi-professional and tour-support bands for over twenty years. He has played music across the Western United States and Canada, often in support of national acts. Between all of the various bands over the years, he has recorded and released four full-length albums and two EPs. He has also appeared as a session guitarist for other artists. As a performer, he has "sat-in" with countless groups at countless performances over the years - from neighborhood block parties to huge, city-wide festivals - and has lent his talents to rock, jazz, blues, reggae, and country bands, as well as large ensembles.
When not playing music, Brandon is a writer and a professional educator.
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